Technical Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager to join its dynamic Technology & Operations team in London. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical background, excellent communication skills, and organisational abilities to manage projects with limited oversight. This high-impact role involves driving IT strategy and contributing to process improvements within a global portfolio. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, with training in Agile and other methodologies being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a project manager.
• Full project lifecycle experience.
• Strong foundation in IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple workstreams and collaborate closely with engineering teams.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Adapt to changing environments, balancing project planning and stakeholder management.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Acumen

Education

Agile, PMP, Prince2, Scrum, Waterfall training

Tools

SaaS tools

Project Management Software

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Job Mode: Long term contract- Inside IR35

Job Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Position Summary

We are hiring a Project Manager to join a dynamic Technology & Operations team based in London. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and the drive to thrive in an evolving environment. This is a high-impact role within a global technology function, requiring someone who can manage projects with minimal oversight while contributing to broader IT strategy and process improvement initiatives.

You will be managing technical projects within a Global Information Technology portfolio. This role demands a hands-on problem solver who can manage multiple workstreams, navigate ambiguity, and collaborate closely with engineering teams. A passion for new technologies and a strong understanding of the end-user experience are key to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and drive projects forward, identifying blockers, securing team commitments, and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Champion active learning and knowledge sharing to contribute to the team’s growth.
• Apply computer science fundamentals and problem-solving techniques to offer input on technical challenges.
• Efficiently use available resources to deliver business value and improve internal productivity.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, providing clarity, transparency, and actionable updates.
• Adapt to changing environments, balancing project planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership by using business data to drive project direction and decisions.
• Foster transparency and collaboration by openly sharing insights, challenges, and learnings.

Requirements

• A clear understanding of project management value and experience driving company-wide goals through structured planning and execution.
• Proven ability to align project goals with organisational strategy.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills adaptable across engineering teams and executive leadership.
• Experience building processes, selecting tools, and driving results across a tech organisation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a project manager, with formal training (Agile, PMP, Prince2, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Full project lifecycle experience: requirements, planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and retrospectives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Good foundational understanding of IT systems, including service management, infrastructure, security, networking, AV, messaging, and telephony.
• Willingness to travel (Europe) as needed, including occasional weekend work.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects in a media, broadcast, or technology environment is a strong advantage.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Knowledge of SaaS tools, endpoint management, identity governance, or content management systems